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HELP AND ADVICE for extreme weather events

by Editor

Recent floods and cyclones have shown us how vulnerable we can be in periods of extreme weather. Here’s some info on who to contact in case of extreme weather events:…

Infometrics Report – Economic Contribution of Caregiving November 2022

The economic contribution and sacrifices of unpaid family, whānau and aiga carers in New Zealand for Alzheimers NZ, Carers NZ, the Carers Alliance, IHC and the Ministry of Social Development.…

WeConnect is launched!

New Carers NZ service is now live!  Download our latest Wellbeing Calendar! weconnect.nz showcases hundreds of activities, experiences, outings, learning opportunities, breaks, and ways and places to make new friends.…

State of Caring Report

State of Caring Report Thank you to everyone who completed both our State of Caring survey and our recent respite survey. 1,648 carers completed our surveys. Your united voice has…

Carer Support Information

The principle of Carer Support is to provide full time Carers with time to themselves as a break from their full time Carer role. This can mean reimbursement of some…

2022 World Carers Conversation

The World Carers Conversation was held on May 20, 2022. This global, virtual event was held with the support of EMD Serono and Embracing Carers. Innovators, researchers, policymakers and carer…

Mask Exemption Pass

People who have genuine reasons for not being able to wear a face mask can now access a personalised Mask Exemption Pass. You can show the card to transport operators,…